Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Pekin IL

The extreme cold integrated with wind chill creates a substantial threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipeline, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This obstruction can develop excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in susceptible locations-- no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can unleash more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can cause property damage, high repair expenses and disruption of organisation.

Follow these plumbing tips to assist decrease the threat of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and pricey repair works.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to allow heat from the room to flow around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of cold and hot water to drip overnight; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or against uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around pipelines that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the building and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, contact the professionals at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently see slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you ought to call a plumbing instantly. Usually, problems like this can be fixed before any damage happens.
If you experience frozen pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who utilize expert pipe-thawing devices. Call or book a consultation online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room maintenance -- have a look at our website or provide us a ring.